Moncucco Torinese
Moncucco Torinese: a historic municipality at the foot of Piedmont
Introduction
Hello friends, today I want to talk to you about the Municipality of Moncucco Torinese, a small historic gem at the foot of Piedmont. With just over 800 inhabitants, this municipality in the province of Asti is a place rich in history and charm. In this text, I will tell you its history, its symbols, and even the demographic and administrative situation of this locality.
History
The territory of Moncucco Torinese has its roots in Roman and medieval history, as evidenced by the documents from the 13th century that mention the parish of San Giorgio di Vergnano, around which the settlement of Montis Jovis or Mons Iovis was born. The Municipality of Moncucco Torinese, as mentioned today, was first mentioned in the diploma of 1164 that confirmed the possessions of the Monferrato family of Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. Over the centuries, the town underwent various dominations, coming under the protection of the municipality of Chieri for over a century and then under the rule of the Marquises of Monferrato and the House of Savoy, until the French occupation and the birth of the Piedmontese Republic. In the 19th century, the municipality became part of the province of Asti and then, in 1935, of the newly formed province of Asti.
Symbols
The coat of arms of the Municipality of Moncucco Torinese is full of meanings and historical references: it contains, in fact, the blazons of the main noble families that have dominated the town over the centuries, such as the Lords of Moncucco, Solaro, and Grisella di Rosignano. The coat of arms was granted in 1999 by the decree of the President of the Republic.
Society
The Municipality of Moncucco Torinese currently has just over 800 inhabitants, but has experienced a halving of the population over the past century. Despite this, the town retains a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere, typical of localities that know how to maintain their roots and traditions.
Administration
Currently, the Municipality of Moncucco Torinese is governed by the Civic List, and the current mayor was elected in 2019.
Gallery of Images
The municipality boasts a castle, flanked by preserved towers and a passageway, which houses the Gypsum Museum. The parish church has a façade by architect Giuseppe Maria Talucchi (1810) and the high altar by Filippo Juvarra. I invite you to visit Moncucco Torinese and discover for yourself all the historical and cultural beauties that this place has to offer.
In conclusion, Moncucco Torinese is a historic municipality that has managed to preserve its roots and traditions, making its past a wealth for the present. I invite you, therefore, to visit this small Piedmontese locality and discover a piece of Italy's history.
